The importance of adding a 'favicon' to your website

Written By Meirav Dulberg

Recently Google introduced changes to how it displays mobile search results. Mobile search results now display a browser icon (also know as Favicon) and name above the title of the URL.

This is how mobile search results now look like:

 

If you do not have a Favicon on your site the icon will default to a global icon.

How to add a Favicon / browser icon to a website:

Sqaurespace:

To add a Favicon to a Sqaurespace site, upload an image to the design section (under logo and title)

HTML:

To add a favicon in code - copy this code to your website header (<link href="favicon.ico" rel="shortcut icon" />) and upload the image to your main folder and name is favicon.ico.

To read more about Favicons and how it can help your brand, follow this link to a blog post by Maybury Ink

Meirav Dulberg

I’ve been designing websites for more than 15 years and founded Webby Web Design in Melbourne, Australia. My business and digital strategy background means I approach each project holistically, balancing aesthetics with smart business results. I continue to support clients long after launch with training and advice, which is why many have stayed with me for over a decade. Collaboration is central to my process. I partner with copywriters, graphic designers, photographers and marketing specialists so every site tells the right story and reflects cohesive branding. I also run workshops and provide ongoing training because I believe your website should be easy to use and evolve with your business.

http://www.webbywebdesign.com.au
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